Aikens overall job responsibilities are the preservation of the Hall of Fame's 15,000 artifacts and rare documents, acquiring and accessioning new artifacts, as well as requesting mementos from players as new NFL records are set each week. One of the most recent artifacts collected is the jersey worn by Vikings quarterback Brett Favre from a December 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in which Favre set the all-time record for consecutive games played in a career. You will also learn about Aikens' education background and his thoughts on how your students can someday obtain a position like this.
Each videoconference is limited to three sites and the cost is $50 per site. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis. Connections can be made through IP only and at 384K. Bridge will dial out 20-minutes prior to the scheduled broadcast times. If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame's Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com. A Hall of Fame educational staff member will follow-up to confirm the session details and make final arrangements. Test connections will take place on Monday January 11 at 9:00 AM for the first session and 10:00 AM for the second session.
The program is designed for grades 6th-12th and is supplemented by a classroom activity which is aligned with national standards of education.
